Clutch repairs in Erdington
Clutches diagnosed, repaired and replaced at our Kingsbury Road workshop. Book a free check and you get a price before any work starts.
Book a free clutch check
A clutch is a wearing part, like brake pads. Every time you pull away, the friction plate slips a little against the flywheel until it grips, and over the miles it wears thin. How long it lasts depends far more on the driving than on the car: town traffic and hill starts use it hardest.
Not every clutch problem is a worn plate, though. A heavy pedal can be the release mechanism, a pedal that sticks can be the hydraulics, and a noise at idle can come from the release bearing. The free check finds which, before anything is ordered.
When a clutch is replaced we fit the plate, pressure plate and release bearing together. Many diesels and some petrol cars have a dual-mass flywheel, which wears too; we check it while the gearbox is out and tell you whether it needs replacing, rather than assuming.
If the car is getting hard to put into gear, do not force it. Drive gently and book it in.
Any questions? Call 0121 377 7738 and ask.
Common questions
How long does a clutch last?
There is no set figure. It depends far more on how the car is driven than on mileage: town driving, hill starts and resting a foot on the pedal all shorten it.
Can I drive with a slipping clutch?
For a short time, gently, but it gets worse rather than better, and a clutch that gives out completely leaves you stranded. Book it in soon.
What is a dual-mass flywheel?
A flywheel built in two halves with springs between them, to smooth out engine vibration. Many diesels have one. It wears with the clutch, and a rattle at idle or judder can be a sign it is going.
Book your car in at Kingsbury Road
Put your registration in for a price on your own vehicle, or call the workshop and we will sort it out over the phone.
912 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9PY